Why salmon needs to be cooked more often: top 8 beneficial properties

Salmon is a leader in the list of the world's most nutritious foods, and for good reason. After all, it contains a lot of beneficial properties, so it's not easy to consider this fish a seafood delicacy.

Grant Tinsley and Sarah Garone told Greatist about the 8 benefits of salmon that make the Mediterranean fish irresistible.

1. Rich composition

The fish contains a lot of protein and fat, and its caloric content is quite low – only 121 kcal per 100 g.

2. Promotes heart health

Salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These are healthy fats that help stabilize the heart rhythm and prevent the development of blood clots.

A 2014 study showed that the more fish people eat in their daily diet, the less likely they are to have heart attacks.

3. Salmon is rich in antioxidant properties, which helps to improve skin condition and overall health.

4. B vitamins have a positive effect on mental abilities, as well as stimulate brain function and improve memory.

5. Due to the high protein content of fish, it is recommended to include it in the menu of athletes.

If you want to give your body a more prominent shape, then salmon is a must-have.

6. A link has been established between human mental health and omega-3 fatty acids contained in fish. Eating salmon reduces the risk of depression and bipolar personality disorder.

7. The benefits of salmon during pregnancy.

The high content of healthy fats and acids contributes to the normal development of the fetus and reduces the risk of premature birth.

8. If we talk about the taste of fish, salmon is not inferior to other Mediterranean fish. It is not for nothing that it is used in almost every dish. This fish has a very good flavor combination with other products, which makes it more versatile.

The text was checked by MedOboz project manager Viktor Litvinenko.